- Belhaven University is a private school while University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Belhaven University has more expensive tuition of $29,195 than Ole Miss ($26,980).
- Belhaven University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.12% than Ole Miss (83.91%).
- Belhaven University has higher SAT scores of 1,165 than Ole Miss (1,120).
- Ole Miss is larger with 22,300 students than Belhaven University (3,627 students).
| Belhaven University View More Rivals | University of Mississippi View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Mississippi | Rankings | #116 in National Universities #3 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | University, MS |
| Known as | Ole Miss | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,195 | Undergraduate | $9,412 Mississippi residents $26,980 out-of-state |
| $11,430 | Graduate | $9,412 Mississippi residents $26,980 out-of-state |
| $15,649 | Financial Aid | $14,079 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 59.12% | Acceptance Rate | 83.91% |
| 17.69% | Yield | 25.28% |
| 1,165 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,627 | Total Students | 22,300 |
| 1,501 | Undergraduate | 17,302 |
| 2,126 | Graduate | 4,998 |
| 2,158 | Online Enrollment | 1,808 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 67% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $42,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 579) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,479) $6,514 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 75 Full-time 423 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,869 Full-time 349 Part-time |
| 303 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,522 Full-time 1,625 Part-time |
| $49,697 for Faculties $52,962 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,142 for Faculties $58,769 Part-time |